Alcoa Inc (AA), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)’s Surge Keeps Up its Triple-Digit Streak

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The media allegations are no reason to doubt Cisco’s stock, which has been a top-10 performer on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) this year, but with the company picking up about $2 billion in revenue in China, investors should watch to see whether Cisco counters by investing more heavily in other high-growth nations in the region, such as Indonesia and India — a move that could provide a brighter future for this company with less state interference.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has led all tech stocks up today, gaining 2.1%. The company agreed with major global carrier Telefonica on a deal to heavily promote its Windows Phone OS and supported devices. The move will help Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) gain some traction in mobile markets in which Telefonica operates, such as Germany, Brazil, and Spain. I doubt it will make much of a dent in a mobile market that’s dominated by Android and iOS devices, but it’s a sign that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) may be able to firm up its place in mobile.

The article The Dow’s Surge Keeps Up its Triple-Digit Streak originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Dan Carroll.

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